News and Features

Bernadette T. Donovan-Merkert has been named interim dean of the College of Science, one of two colleges created from the reorganization of the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, effective immediately. The name of the college is pending final approval from the Board of Trustees. 

A mild recession or a return of inflation are both possibilities in the coming months, depending on how conflicting federal monetary and fiscal policies and other economic factors play out.

Originally from Grenada, Mississippi, Marlo Hardiman is the assistant controller in the payroll and tax department. Learn some surprising facts about payroll, her off-the-clock activities and the benefits of signing up for an electronic W-2. Can you describe your role at UNC Charlotte?

Join the Student Alumni Association, Charlotte Athletics and the Dean of Students Office Saturday, Oct. 21 to cheer on our Charlotte 49ers against the East Carolina Pirates in Greenville, North Carolina. 

W. Frank Dowd IV and Roddey Dowd Jr. are the 2023 recipients of the UNC Charlotte Distinguished Service Award.

Charlotte 49ers defensive end Markees Watts, the program’s all-time sacks leader, has made the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 53-man roster.

Tife Olusesi ’23, student body president, is working toward a certificate in urban management and policy. Learn what he hopes to accomplish as SGA president, his three binge-worthy shows, and why you should never underestimate your capabilities.  What do you hope to accomplish this year in your role as president of the Student Government Association?

UNC Charlotte’s University Career Center celebrated a ribbon-cutting for the center’s new Career & Collaboration Hub Friday, Aug. 25. 

Monday, Aug. 28, was the first day of a new year for UNC Charlotte’s school — Niner University Elementary, and Charlotte 49ers student-athletes were on hand to welcome students.

After six years of service as the graduate student ombuds, Bruce Taylor has stepped down from that role. Graduate students, including master’s, doctorate and postdoctoral fellows, will now receive services from the University Ombuds, Scott Deyo, who also serves faculty and staff.

UNC Charlotte is back to the hustle and bustle of campus life! So many employees have been working hard for students’ arrival this fall. See a glimpse of what UNC Charlotte has been up to make the start of the semester a success!

For many, the threat of the COVID-19 pandemic seems over. However, for patients whose immune systems are compromised by cancer or by cancer therapies, fear of COVID-19 infection and severe disease remains very real.